Tech Recruitment Leader — Hybrid/Remote Potential

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid or remote work arrangements (as

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a dynamic Technical Recruitment Manager to lead a growing team of technical recruiters. You will design and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract software engineers, data scientists, and IT specialists, while aligning with hiring managers to fill critical roles quickly and effectively.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong stakeholder influence, data-driven decision making, and a passion for building an exceptional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical recruitment, with at least 2 years in a management or team lead role.
• Proven track record of recruiting for software development, data analytics, IT and cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of the technology industry and current talent market trends.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract top technical talent.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of technical recruiters, fostering high performance.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle from profiling to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide guidance.
• Build relationships with universities, industry associations, and talent pools.
• Utilize metrics to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and improve processes.
• Promote employer branding to attract a diverse, skilled workforce.
• Manage recruitment budgets and vendor relationships effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Recruitment strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, HR or related field

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

MS Office/Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a dynamic Technical Recruitment Manager to lead a growing team of technical recruiters. You will design and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract software engineers, data scientists, and IT specialists, while aligning with hiring managers to fill critical roles quickly and effectively.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong stakeholder influence, data-driven decision making, and a passion for building an exceptional candidate experience.